Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design Certificate of Specialization

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media	60 units
Digital Media: Graphic Design	60 units
Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Film, Television, and Electronic Media	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Digital Media: Graphic Production	21 units
Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design	21 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Digital Media	12 units
Digital Media: Applied Audio and Video Production	12 units
Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media	12 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include web design associate, UI/UX design associate, graphic design assistant, digital design associate and digital media production assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Demonstrate communication, management, and analytical skills.
Demonstrate proficiency with design concepts, theory and principles relating to the design process and software tools.
Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.
Employ theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-world issues.
Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to a variety of design and production cases.

Other Film Programs

For CSM's Film program, please see the AA degree for Film.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Digital Media for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

This Certificate of Specialization provides students of mobile app and web design the opportunity to develop necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and undergo industry standards production experiences. The program will provide students with a balance between aesthetic, practical design application and technical competency, including responsive and Mobile-first design. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 12 units		Units
DGME 164	User Interface/User Experience Design	3 units
DGME 167	Web and Mobile Design I	3 units
DGME 168	Web and Mobile Design II	3 units
DGME 169	Web and Mobile Design III: Mobile First Design	3 units

Total Required Units: 12